56 Perry Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The five-story, 40-unit Old Law Tenement building at 56 Perry Street in the West Village, owned by Suzanne Lawton, has maintained a relatively stable record over the past several years. Built in 1893, the building experienced a notable incident in October 2024 when an unauthorized conversion of a rooftop first-floor apartment into a deck was discovered, resulting in a work without permit violation and a $620 fine from the Environmental Control Board.

This violation, which occurred in the occupied multiple dwelling, was addressed promptly with a violation served on the same day it was reported. The building has maintained exemplary pest control records, with no bedbug infestations reported in any of the annual reporting periods from 2020 through the most recent filings in 2024.

The property has also undergone regular rodent inspections, all of which have passed since 2019, with the exception of two inspections in 2018 where rat activity was observed. These inspections demonstrate the owner's commitment to maintaining a pest-free environment, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 continuing the trend of successful compliance. While the October 2024 violation represents the most significant recent issue, it appears to be an isolated incident in an otherwise well-maintained building with no recurring safety or maintenance concerns.